Blue Mound High School - Blu Mo Illio Yearbook (Blue Mound, IL)

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Cheerleaders representing our class onthe reserve team were Phyllis Showalter, Evelyn Atteberry, and Nancy Forneris. Our class queen for this year was Jane Scott, with Nancy Forneris and Evelyn Atteberry as her attendants. On November l, 1959, the Junior Class presented Ten O'Clock Scholar, which was a great success. Other money-making projects were selling Christmas cards, popcorn, and candy, the D1m.k the Dummy stand at the Fall Festival, and the Jolly Junior Lunchroom at Homecoming. Phyllis Showalter was again one of the attendants at the Sweetheart Dance. The Junior-Senior Prom was held May 16, 1958, at the Y.M.C.A. in Decatur. We were sorry to lose Patsy Huffaker and Sandy Johnson, but happy to welcome Rick Brett to our class. At last we were seniors! There were thirty- one of us who completed our fourth and final year, which we started on August 27, 1958, by electing the following officers: President, Roger Baughman, Vice President, Rodney Baughman, Secretary-Treasurer, Jane Scott, Reporter, Karen Alsbury. Mick Fleetwood and Phyllis Showalter were chosen to represent our class on the Student Council. Phyllis Showalter was chosen varsity cheerleader and Nancy Forneris was chosen reserve cheerleader. Judy Curtin was our class queen and Christine Bailey and Joann Jockisch were her attendants. Phyllis Showalter was Sweetheart of the F. H.A. Sweetheart Da.nce. Dear Son was selected for our senior class play, and it was presented on April 24, 1959, to a large appreciative audience. Those who participated in sports sometime through their high school days were Roger Baughman, Rodney Gorden, Rodney Baughman, and Marvin Widick. Our class journeyed to Chicago via train on May 8 for a very enjoyable two-day stay. At last, the eventful day arrived on May 27--Graduation! No matter where we journey into the outside world after graduation, we will all cherish memories of Blue Mound High School.

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SENIOR CLASS HISTORY On August 29, 1955, forty-two shy freshxnen started their journey through Blue Mound High School. It was not long, however, before the shyness left and we felt right at home. With the help of our sponsors, Mrs. Butler and Mr. Doty, we elected the following officers: President, Phyllis Showalter, Vice President, Christine Baileyg Secretary-Treasurer, Joann Jockischg Reporter, Karen Alsbury. Judy Curtin and Johnny Bob White were elected as our Student Council representatives. Phyllis Showalter was chosen as a varsity cheerleader and Christine Bailey and Darlene Strocher were cheerleaders for the reserves. We chose Phyllis Showalter as our queen and Darlene Strocher and Christine Bailey were her attendants. We were sorry to lose David Arnold. During the year, John Napier joined our class, but moved away before the end of the school year. Forty-two silly sophomores entered the farniliar doors of Blue Mound High School on August 30, 1956, more confident than the year before. During our first class meeting we chose Jane Scott as President, Phyllis Showalter as Vice President, John Kirk as Secretary-Treasurer, and Johnny Bob White as Reporter. Our advisors were Mr. Long and Mr. Rainey. As the basketball season approached, Mary Ellen Foster was elected varsity cheerleader and Donna Rees was elected reserve cheerleader. Phyllis Showalter was again our queen, and Darlene Strocher and Patsy Huffaker were her attendants. At the Sweetheart Dance, Phyllis Showalter was chosen as one of the Sweetheart attendants. This year we lost Johnny Bob White, Mary Ellen Foster, Amy Holt, Peggy Blakeman, Donna Rees, Marjorie Chambliss, Mike Cowger, Darlene Strocher, Sharon Clark, and Nell Barringer. We gained Judy Hackney, but she left before the year ended. On August 29, 1957 , thirty-two Jolly Juniors entered the doors of Blue Mound High School, finally being recognized as upper- classmen. Our first job was to elect officers, which we did with the help of our sponsors, Mr. Long and Mr. Rainey. They were: President, Nancy Fornerisg Vice President, Phyllis Showalterg Secretary, Rodney Gordeng Treasurer, Judy Curtin, Student Council Representatives , Evelyn Atteberry and Steve Hanover.

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